Lebanese baba ghanoush Recipe

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Lebanese baba ghanoush

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Ingredients:

1	large	Eggplant, unpeeled, about 1
		-lb
1	large	Clove garlic, peeled and
		-crushed
2	tbsp	Tahini (sesame paste)
1/2		Lemon or to taste , juice of
		Salt to taste
		Garnishes:
3	tbsp	Olive oil
		Pita bread cut into wedges
		Chopped parsley

Procedures:

1	Using a fork, poke the eggplant at least a dozen times.
2	Place on a bking sheet and broil on all sides about 4 to 5 inches from the source of heat.
3	Turn often until the eggplant is browned nicely all over.
4	Total time will be about 45 minutes.
5	Remove the eggplant from the broiler and allow to cool for a few mintues.
6	Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, and scoop out the soft insides, discarding the browned peel.
7	In a bowl mash the eggplant and the remaining ingredients, except the garnishes, with a fork.
8	Do not use a food processor or blender as you do not want too smooth a paste.
9	Serve on a plate with the oilve oil and parsley sprinkled over the top.
10	Guests dip the bread wedges into the baba ghanoush and go directly to heaven without passing go! serves 4-6 as an appetizer.